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to try to influence their views on the war in afghanistan. a group of leading senators reportedly targeted for influence along with the joint chiefs chairman admiral mike mullen. the key source for this article was michael holmes. you see him. he's in the picture here with john mccain, senator mccain. he claims his army unit was ordered to use psy-ops. we talked about this with anderson cooper last night. >> with senators and the congressmen, it was simply, how have these people voted in the past? what were their positions coming in? and what could the generals say to them to get them to do what we wanted them to do? provide more money, more troops. >> david petraeus is ordering an investigation into this. the "rolling stone" article said jack reid of rhode island was one of those alleged targets. >> my first reaction was, you know, trying to think back over the course of the multiple trips i've made to afghanistan. and nothing stuck out unusually. i mean, most of these very straightforward briefings. you understand that the briefer, the offi
to try to influence their views on the war in afghanistan. a group of leading senators reportedly targeted for influence along with the joint chiefs chairman admiral mike mullen. the key source for this article was michael holmes. you see him. he's in the picture here with john mccain, senator mccain. he claims his army unit was ordered to use psy-ops. we talked about this with anderson cooper last night. >> with senators and the congressmen, it was simply, how have these people voted in...
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troops there in afghanistan. we got to that number in 2009 when president obama initiated the surge of 30,000 troops. he also laid out a timeline where troop withdraws would begin in july 2011. that's next month. the overall goal, of course, is making sure that the stability on the ground is in a position that handover to afghan security could take place in 2014. the administration says that progress is being made, more progress in the region, than just the capture or killing rather of osama bin laden. >> there has been significant progress in disrupting or halting momentum of the taliban and significant progress in stabilizing afghanistan and the government to allow afghan national security forces to build up, to train and prepare for taking over the lead. >> reporter: now after the president makes that speech tomorrow, he heads to fort drum in upstate new york on thursday. is that home to the 10th division, the 10th mountain division. they played key roles in not only afghanistan buts in iraq. the president wil
troops there in afghanistan. we got to that number in 2009 when president obama initiated the surge of 30,000 troops. he also laid out a timeline where troop withdraws would begin in july 2011. that's next month. the overall goal, of course, is making sure that the stability on the ground is in a position that handover to afghan security could take place in 2014. the administration says that progress is being made, more progress in the region, than just the capture or killing rather of osama...
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should they leave afghanistan? yes, they say. we want our country to be peaceful. they are the devil. >> so they're indoctrining these boys to believe the united states is their enemy. we're spending years, hundreds of millions of dollars and american lives fighting this war. is there a solution? >> there is a solution. we need to think intelligently of our relationship with both afghanistan and pakistan. drone strikes, missile strikes, killing wedding parties, innocent people are not helping us at all because in afghanistan and pakistan, the discussion and debate is about national sovereignty. what we need to do is give our aid. you're right we've given billions of dollars, not just millions, and seem to be going into a black hole. for example, we should be tied up at education. we should simply say 40%, 50% for education. for example, reform the madrassas. i was in charge of divisions in the 1980s and saw that the madrassas were going to produce a generation of kids who will be narrow minded in their interpretation of islam. have teacher training programs, train,
should they leave afghanistan? yes, they say. we want our country to be peaceful. they are the devil. >> so they're indoctrining these boys to believe the united states is their enemy. we're spending years, hundreds of millions of dollars and american lives fighting this war. is there a solution? >> there is a solution. we need to think intelligently of our relationship with both afghanistan and pakistan. drone strikes, missile strikes, killing wedding parties, innocent people are...
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could be out of the way in afghanistan. what does he think his troops are going to do? are they ready? we'll find out. fore! no matter what small business you are in, managing expenses seems to ...get in the way. not anymore. ink introduces jot. a real time expense app that lets you track and categorize expenses on the go. so you can get back to the business you love. jot, the latest innovation from chase. only for ink customers. download at chase.com/ink can your moisturizer do that? [ female announcer ] dermatologist recommended aveeno has an oat formula, now proven to build a moisture reserve, so skin can replenish itself. that's healthy skin for life. only from aveeno. @@ yet an instant classic." with sports car styling and power, plus the refinement and space of a luxury sedan, the jaguar xf is a timeless blend of performance and craftsmanship. see how jaguar outperforms the competition at jaguarperforms.com or visit your local jaguar dealer. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] with amazing innovation, driven by relentless competition, wireless puts the world at your comman
could be out of the way in afghanistan. what does he think his troops are going to do? are they ready? we'll find out. fore! no matter what small business you are in, managing expenses seems to ...get in the way. not anymore. ink introduces jot. a real time expense app that lets you track and categorize expenses on the go. so you can get back to the business you love. jot, the latest innovation from chase. only for ink customers. download at chase.com/ink can your moisturizer do that? [ female...
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is in afghanistan. and you'll hear this narrative from the president tonight, where he'll spell out that we are there because of the threat that is posed to the u.s., taking americans back to 9/11, almost 3,000 americans killed, during that attack and so that will be sort of how the president will frame this. we are there for a reason, because it was a threat against the united states and the u.s. is going after that threat. >> it will be interesting to see what the president actually says about this and how he can calm the american people. because they need calming right now, frankly. thank you, dan, thank you, barbara, appreciate you being here this morning. >>> reminder, the president speaks on afghanistan tonight from the white house. cnn will have live coverage. it all starts at 8:00 eastern time tonight. we want to hear from you. our question of the day this morning. what do you want to hear from the president tonight? send us an e-mail, a tweet, or tell us on facebook. we will read your thoughts
is in afghanistan. and you'll hear this narrative from the president tonight, where he'll spell out that we are there because of the threat that is posed to the u.s., taking americans back to 9/11, almost 3,000 americans killed, during that attack and so that will be sort of how the president will frame this. we are there for a reason, because it was a threat against the united states and the u.s. is going after that threat. >> it will be interesting to see what the president actually...
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jason is live from shirr rana in the northeastern part of afghanistan. happy fourth of july to you, nice to see you. >> and happy fourth of july to you. i'm going to bring in randy shorter right now. i have to tell you, we now have to refer to him as first sergeant randy shorter because he's since been promoted since the last time the two of us were together. let me bring you in here now. tell us about, what was it september, august, the last time i was with you guys? >> tell me what the past several months have been like? the taliban has been exerting its influence in the area. how has it been for you? >> for me and my men it's been quite busy. getting out there, getting after it. we've been steadily, you know, helping the afghan people here. we've been promoting a lot of projects, a lot of schools, getting out there every day. >> also, congratulations on that promotion. >> thank you. >> also, much has been said about the draw down. you and some of your men will be leaving in just a few weeks. how do you feel about that? because there's been, you know,
jason is live from shirr rana in the northeastern part of afghanistan. happy fourth of july to you, nice to see you. >> and happy fourth of july to you. i'm going to bring in randy shorter right now. i have to tell you, we now have to refer to him as first sergeant randy shorter because he's since been promoted since the last time the two of us were together. let me bring you in here now. tell us about, what was it september, august, the last time i was with you guys? >> tell me...
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troops in afghanistan. barbara, president obama is expected to announce his schedule to bring troops home. if talking to the taliban works and some scenario, could united states troops come home earlier? >> i think that as we await president obama's announcement really any day now, that's what's really shaking out as the debate right now. is the government of hamid karzai strong enough he would disavow violence, join in with any peace process that could allow u.s. troops to come home faster, perhaps, but on the other hand, you still have the safe havens across the border. in pakistan, you still have an awful lot of uncertainty about where afghanistan is headed and whether hamid karzai can really govern the country. how do you ensure that happens before you start bringing a large number of troops home. >> big if. barbara starr live at the pentagon, thank you. >>> that does bring us to our question of the day. should the united states negotiate with the taliban? we want to know what you think about this. send
troops in afghanistan. barbara, president obama is expected to announce his schedule to bring troops home. if talking to the taliban works and some scenario, could united states troops come home earlier? >> i think that as we await president obama's announcement really any day now, that's what's really shaking out as the debate right now. is the government of hamid karzai strong enough he would disavow violence, join in with any peace process that could allow u.s. troops to come home...
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mick payton walsh, cnn, afghanistan. >> amazing pictures. amazing coverage will. >>> los alamos, new mexico, wildfire. >> the blaze burned through another 15,000 or 20,000 acres yesterday. good news. officials say the nearby nuclear science laboratory is still safe and secure. reynolds wolf joins us live from los alamos. what's the situation on the ground? >> reporter: the situation on the ground right now is they say between 70,000 to 80,000 acres burned. still roughly about 3% contained. we are going to get another briefing later this morning. for the time being, i can tell you it is still burning and still a massive wildfire. there is a thick power of smoke overhanging the community. we are in los alamos. right across this ravine you see it descends into darkness. lights off into the distance. as the los alamos national laboratory and just yesterday afternoon, we actually went out and did reconnaissance and 2:00, 3:00 in the afternoon here, the smoke was incredibly dramatic. take a look at the video. we were out and about as seeing the jo
mick payton walsh, cnn, afghanistan. >> amazing pictures. amazing coverage will. >>> los alamos, new mexico, wildfire. >> the blaze burned through another 15,000 or 20,000 acres yesterday. good news. officials say the nearby nuclear science laboratory is still safe and secure. reynolds wolf joins us live from los alamos. what's the situation on the ground? >> reporter: the situation on the ground right now is they say between 70,000 to 80,000 acres burned. still...
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the first stop to sell his new afghanistan strategy. last night, he announced all 33,000 surge troops will be home by the end of next year. >>> markets open in just about 45 minutes. right now, the dow, nasdaq and s&p futures all down after the number of americans filing for first time unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week. we just found that news out. the last couple of minutes. >>> believed to be a tornado hitting the famous churchill downs racetrack in louisville, kentucky. nine barns were damaged and luckily no horses were injured. but officials say they may have to relocate as many as 150 horses because the animals could get injured from the storm debris. >>> wimble ddon may crack down grunting. the women who yell too loudly on the court are annoying their opponents and their fans. >>> you're caught up on today's headlines. we are back after a quick break. >>> 50 minutes past the hour. >>> part of the cnn freedom project, we're taking an i depth look at disturbing issue, human trafficking and modern day slavery. o
the first stop to sell his new afghanistan strategy. last night, he announced all 33,000 surge troops will be home by the end of next year. >>> markets open in just about 45 minutes. right now, the dow, nasdaq and s&p futures all down after the number of americans filing for first time unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week. we just found that news out. the last couple of minutes. >>> believed to be a tornado hitting the famous churchill downs racetrack in...
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it is time for america to start relinquishing some of its responsibilities. >> with respect to afghanistan, i will be making announcements soon. this summer is a summer of transition where we start handing over more responsibility for the security of afghanistan to the afghan government. i intend to follow through on that commitment i made to the american people by us killing osama bin laden, getting al qaeda back on its heels, it is now time for us to recognize we have accomplished a big chunk of our mission. it's time for the afghans to take more responsibility. >>> president obama met with his national security team for two hours to discuss the war in afghanistan. >>> no party crashers, no con tro versus, just a show of unity between the u.s. and germany at the white house last night. president obama hosted a state dinner on who aring german chancellor, angela merkel. the first lady also was decked out in a really pretty gown by kahn. an ivory v-neck column neck. we just saw diane sawyer and nancy pelosi. michelle obama, there it is. beading on it. it was very beautiful. >> no wonder ev
it is time for america to start relinquishing some of its responsibilities. >> with respect to afghanistan, i will be making announcements soon. this summer is a summer of transition where we start handing over more responsibility for the security of afghanistan to the afghan government. i intend to follow through on that commitment i made to the american people by us killing osama bin laden, getting al qaeda back on its heels, it is now time for us to recognize we have accomplished a big...
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killed in the helicopter crash in afghanistan. kimberly is left to care for 2-month-old daughter chamberlain and son reagan who turns 2 years old next month. >> i want to tell the world he was an amazing man, he was a wonderful husband, and a fabulous father to two wonderful children and he was a warrior for our country. and he wouldn't want to leave this earth any other way than how he did. >> reporter: on the boardwalk, in the diners of the vaughn's newly adopted hometown of virginia beach a community grieves for two dozen young nen their midst but never really got to know. mary's restaurant is a hangout for some of the s.e.a.l.s. based near virginia beach. >> you feel like you're at rock bottom again. you just feel like you're not succeeding at what needs to be done. and you have to ask, is it worth it? is another life worth it? >> it's a great loss. very sad. very sad. >> reporter: these were secretive, elite commandos who could never reveal what they did to these neighbors. people here feel a close bond with the s.e.a.l.s. an
killed in the helicopter crash in afghanistan. kimberly is left to care for 2-month-old daughter chamberlain and son reagan who turns 2 years old next month. >> i want to tell the world he was an amazing man, he was a wonderful husband, and a fabulous father to two wonderful children and he was a warrior for our country. and he wouldn't want to leave this earth any other way than how he did. >> reporter: on the boardwalk, in the diners of the vaughn's newly adopted hometown of...
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the unmand planes have been used in afghanistan and pakistan. defense chief robert gates was asked about the president approving their use against gadhafi troops in libya. here's what he said. >> now the president has said that where we have some unique capabilities, he is willing to use those and, in fact, he has approved the use of armed predators. and i think that today may, in fact, have been their first mission. so i think that will give us some precision capability. >> we're going to talk about more of those predators in a moment. let's get to fred pleitgren in tripoli for us. let's start with john mccain's trip to benghazi to meet with those rebel forces. what does it mean? what's the context? >> well, it means a lot, obviously, to the rebel forces but it also shows that the u.s. is sort of feeling out and seeing whats they rebels are all about, more than they have been before. this is obviously a very important visit to the rebels. senator mccain coming in there. because they feel he's a strong supporter of theirs, as you said, he was sa
the unmand planes have been used in afghanistan and pakistan. defense chief robert gates was asked about the president approving their use against gadhafi troops in libya. here's what he said. >> now the president has said that where we have some unique capabilities, he is willing to use those and, in fact, he has approved the use of armed predators. and i think that today may, in fact, have been their first mission. so i think that will give us some precision capability. >> we're...
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he's a soldier fighting the war in afghanistan. in an area where the pressure is on to eliminate the taliban. >> reporter: we first met will mcclain when he was an 18-year-old high school student desperate to escape his small town, rose month, california. >> glad to be getting out of this little town because it gets old. there's a lot of things you will miss. >> reporter: that was nearly two years ago. since then, we've watched mcclain's dramatic physical transformation. >> following him from recruit. >> yes, drill sergeant. >> reporter: through basic training. >> let's go. >> i hate this. >> reporter: to soldier. how much more weight have you lost? looks like you've lost more weight? >> about 170, 175. >> down another 15 from when i was at the states. >> reporter: mcclain is a combat engineer at forward operating base in zabl, afghanistan. it's his first deployment. his first time in a war zone. we caught up with him minutes after returning from a 40-hour mission. >> the training is much different from the reality being here on th
he's a soldier fighting the war in afghanistan. in an area where the pressure is on to eliminate the taliban. >> reporter: we first met will mcclain when he was an 18-year-old high school student desperate to escape his small town, rose month, california. >> glad to be getting out of this little town because it gets old. there's a lot of things you will miss. >> reporter: that was nearly two years ago. since then, we've watched mcclain's dramatic physical transformation....
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and nato forces in afghanistan. general petraeus performed his last official act this morning when he handed off the post to lieutenant general john allen. >> after a military career spanneding 37 years, pet russ is coming home to head up the cia. barbara starr is live at the pentagon this morning. how is he being received at the cia? is he looking forward to this? >> he is taking off that uniform after 37 years. he will take a couple of weeks off and spend some time with his family. then the plan is for him to arrive at the cia essentially at the beginning of september. petraeus is going to have the same challenge there that so many incoming cia directors have. he's going to have to show that work force he is one of them, he understands their problems and challenges. at the cia the war on terror is shifting. we are seeing a lot of the developments and operations really pick up in places like yemen and somalia. of course, top concerns always pakistan and what's going on inside that country and north korea and perhap
and nato forces in afghanistan. general petraeus performed his last official act this morning when he handed off the post to lieutenant general john allen. >> after a military career spanneding 37 years, pet russ is coming home to head up the cia. barbara starr is live at the pentagon this morning. how is he being received at the cia? is he looking forward to this? >> he is taking off that uniform after 37 years. he will take a couple of weeks off and spend some time with his...
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your brother-in-law is in afghanistan right? >> yes. captain timothy blair serves with the wolf hounds in the mountains of afghanistan right now with the 27th infantry regiment and i just wanted to remind people there are men and women still out there on the battlefield and their families are always worried and thinking about them. it's important that we remember them. my brother-in-law's unit had casualties last week and i think it's important that people remember that there are still people serving out there. >> jane blair, author of "hesitation kills" also a marine corps reservist, thank you for joining us. >> thank you so much. >>> ahead on "american morning," storms strike again. michigan and other parts of the upper midwest in shambles and also in the dark. we'll tell you where and when the lights will come back on. 45 minutes past the hour. that's a coffee and two pills. the afternoon tour begins with more pain and more pills. the evening guests arrive. back to sore knees. back to more pills. the day is done but hang on... her do
your brother-in-law is in afghanistan right? >> yes. captain timothy blair serves with the wolf hounds in the mountains of afghanistan right now with the 27th infantry regiment and i just wanted to remind people there are men and women still out there on the battlefield and their families are always worried and thinking about them. it's important that we remember them. my brother-in-law's unit had casualties last week and i think it's important that people remember that there are still...
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troops from afghanistan. when you have the defense secretary, usually very kay shus, saying this could be a game changer that suggests the administration is considering, i stress considering, bringing home more u.s. troops this summer. ali? >> ed, thanks very much. ed henry for us at the white house this morning. >>> the video seized from the al qaeda chief's compound and just released by the obama administration shows a side of the terrorists that we've never seen before. the 9/11 mastermind seen there huddled in front of a television set, studying news broadcasts of himself. cnn national security contributor fran townsend says based on early evidence taken from the compound, bin laden was set up to do a lot of damage. >> clearly he had views on operational ideas, operational plans, and he was about trying to send -- use these couriers and thumb drives captured in order to send his directions, his ideas, back to operatives who would actually execute those plans. >> bin laden can be seen on the videos practic
troops from afghanistan. when you have the defense secretary, usually very kay shus, saying this could be a game changer that suggests the administration is considering, i stress considering, bringing home more u.s. troops this summer. ali? >> ed, thanks very much. ed henry for us at the white house this morning. >>> the video seized from the al qaeda chief's compound and just released by the obama administration shows a side of the terrorists that we've never seen before. the...
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i know. >> also, breaking news out of afghanistan. back-to-back explosions rocking the capital there. one of our own reporters caught in the chaos. we're going to show you. you're watching "american morning." [ male announcer ] members of the american postal workers union handle more than 165 billion letters and packages a year. that's about 34 million pounds of mail every day. ever wonder what this costs you as a taxpayer? millions? tens of millions? hundreds of millions? not a single cent. the united states postal service doesn't run on your tax dollars. it's funded solely by stamps and postage. brought to you by the men and women of the american postal workers union. ♪ that's not going to satisfy you. come on. it's time for a better snack. try this. it's yoplait greek. it has two times the protein of regular yogurt. you'll feel satisfied. [ female announcer ] yoplait greek. it is so good. oh, and there's a smile. the nascar nationwide series, i know pleasing fans is a top priority, 'cause without the fans, there'd be no nascar. j
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prince harry, of course, deployed to afghanistan. i think this is the first time we've got a real sense of them being involved in what is actually called a dangerous situation. a really vicious storm out there, and not easy navigating these helicopters around in the strong winds of the irish sea. so i've been up there myself and seen them coming and going in pretty windy and wet conditions. so i know what it's like up there. it's very remote, very isolated, and pretty hazardous to fly a helicopter around. >> dan, thank you very much. >>> up next on "american morning," first black friday. then small business saturday. now it's cyber monday. and there are a lot of great deals out there. do you have any money? where's all this money coming from? we're going to tell you about the deals. it's 37 after the hour. with the capital one venture card we get double miles on every purchase. so we earned a holiday trip to the big apple twice as fast! dinner! [ garth ] we get double miles every time we use our card. and since double miles add up fa
prince harry, of course, deployed to afghanistan. i think this is the first time we've got a real sense of them being involved in what is actually called a dangerous situation. a really vicious storm out there, and not easy navigating these helicopters around in the strong winds of the irish sea. so i've been up there myself and seen them coming and going in pretty windy and wet conditions. so i know what it's like up there. it's very remote, very isolated, and pretty hazardous to fly a...
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taxpayer dollars were being spent here in afghanistan. there's an issue about accountability now on both sides of the line. you have to think training these forces must be priority number one for u.s. forces looking for a way out of afghanistan. >> david, what kinds of data and security challenges are these police facing? >> well, you talk with the security officers and be it military or be it police, one of the number one concerns they have seems to be the new taliban tactic, suicide bombers and improvised explosive devices. you saw in the package there, basically looking through different vehicles, trying to find out if certain bombs have been hidden in different areas, but because of the nature of this war and since there are really no front lines, the nature of attacks can really exist anywhere. just earlier we saw the attack on the intercontinental hotel, last week a number of suicide bombers arrested just outside the afghan capital. so again, you know, primary concern right now is that which they cannot see, at least by the normal e
taxpayer dollars were being spent here in afghanistan. there's an issue about accountability now on both sides of the line. you have to think training these forces must be priority number one for u.s. forces looking for a way out of afghanistan. >> david, what kinds of data and security challenges are these police facing? >> well, you talk with the security officers and be it military or be it police, one of the number one concerns they have seems to be the new taliban tactic,...
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we entered wars in iraq and afghanistan. but i think after 9/11, there was an understanding in congress the debt ceiling was raised during those years. >> right. >> now, the public is -- you know, really the place where the far right of the republican party, the tea party caucus, if you will, the traditional republican establishment and the vast majority of independent voters, the place where there is the most consensus among those groups is around the size and the cost of the federal government. so certainly drawing a line in the sand against increasing this country's debt and against raising taxes is not an extreme position. it actually represents the desires of the mainstream of america. >> james, the president painted out to be the pragmatic centrist here. he said i'm willing to make the liberals angry too. but we have to get something done. he's in a tough position right now. how does he sort of find a way to reconcile this with this countdown ticking? >> well, i think he is in a tough position and i think a lot of repu
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remain in afghanistan until 2014. the white house is in record saying the number would be far less on the turnover date. >>> trying to cut a deal on the debt ceiling and deficit reduction. they met for over an hour last night at the white house. the president says an agreement has to be hammered out within nine days in order to keep america from defaulting on its debt. >>> nasdaq, dow, s&p 500 headed for a lower opening this morning, following that dismal jobs report out on friday. >>> midwest in the grips of a suffocating heat wave. 15 states facing heat advisories today. that means temperatures could top 105 degrees. cities in four states, missouri, oklahoma, tennessee and indiana could see the heat index top out at 115 degrees. >>> a 22-year-old singer and aspiring actor charged with burglarizing the famed ed sullivan theater. it's where the late show with dave letterman is taped. james whit moamore, police say, appeared to be intoxicated when he broke in one of the glass doors and then trashed the building's lobby
remain in afghanistan until 2014. the white house is in record saying the number would be far less on the turnover date. >>> trying to cut a deal on the debt ceiling and deficit reduction. they met for over an hour last night at the white house. the president says an agreement has to be hammered out within nine days in order to keep america from defaulting on its debt. >>> nasdaq, dow, s&p 500 headed for a lower opening this morning, following that dismal jobs report out...
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from afghanistan monday. tuesday morning bright and early they're on a delta airlines flight going from baltimore right down here to atlanta when they run afoul of those infamous baggage fees. these guys weren't coming back from vacation. they had all sorts of war stuff. delta said three bags for free but you have to pay for the fourth bag. their tab came to just over $2800 which they had to pay out of their own pocket. the pentagon likes to say the u.s. has the best trained soldiers in the world. turns out they're also pretty media savvy. >> that is correct. >> reporter: while on their flight to taent two of the soldiers recorded a video about their frustration and posted it on youtube. >> so you're saying that our military travel orders authorized us to carry four bags, correct? >> yes, that is correct. >> so what happened to the soldiers that actually had four bags? >> we had to end up paying out of pocket our own money to allow that fourth bag to be taken on the plane. >> how much did you pay? >> $200 per
from afghanistan monday. tuesday morning bright and early they're on a delta airlines flight going from baltimore right down here to atlanta when they run afoul of those infamous baggage fees. these guys weren't coming back from vacation. they had all sorts of war stuff. delta said three bags for free but you have to pay for the fourth bag. their tab came to just over $2800 which they had to pay out of their own pocket. the pentagon likes to say the u.s. has the best trained soldiers in the...
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some key supply routes, obviously, for -- into afghanistan for the u.s. what does this do? what does the impact of actually -- >> a fire fight. >> yeah. >> a real fire fight will probably mean that the military to military discussions between the united states and nato countries and pakistan are going to be that much tougher. the general who really in many respects on security matters runs the country, has started to signal he wants to get back to the normal u.s./pakistani relationship. that they need us. up to then pakistanis were mostly expressing outrage, the senior officials that the united states had entered their territory without permission. but i think if they realize and are starting to say they need us and we certainly the administration believes needs pakistan in counterterrorism corporation, these fire fights make things difficult but they're going to be worked through. >> the president will give a key speech about the middle east and policy in the u.s. and there's a feeling among some that the u.s. took a back seat to the arab spring and that actually syria and
some key supply routes, obviously, for -- into afghanistan for the u.s. what does this do? what does the impact of actually -- >> a fire fight. >> yeah. >> a real fire fight will probably mean that the military to military discussions between the united states and nato countries and pakistan are going to be that much tougher. the general who really in many respects on security matters runs the country, has started to signal he wants to get back to the normal u.s./pakistani...
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. >>> a roadside bomb to kill soldiers in afghanistan. a firsthand look at the delicate and dangerous mission. part of jason carroll's series "a soldier's story." you're watching "american morning." it's 15 minutes after the hour. [ male announcer ] how can power consumption in china, impact wool exports from new zealand, textile production in spain, and the use of medical technology in the u.s.? at t. rowe price, we understand the connections of a complex, global...
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troops have left afghanistan. the draw down is under way. barbara starr is live for us at the pentagon. hey, barbara. >> good morning, soledad. the first of the 33,000 surge forces, in fact, yes, on their way home out of afghanistan now. u.s. officials are confirming about 650 troops mainly from the iowa national guard, left afghanistan on wednesday. they will not be replaced and that's how they're going to begin to achieve this draw down that president obama ordered. bring troops home as scheduled, don't send in new troops. soledad. >> the administration is jumping back into the don't ask, don't tell debate. what's happening now? >> well, this is really very interesting, but legally, a bit murky. the obama administration has asked a federal appeals court to suspend its ruling that would end enforcement of don't ask, don't tell in the u.s. military. what the obama administration says, it wants, is to keep to the new status quo, if you will, to follow that congressional law where the military will lift the ban on don't ask, don't tell. they'r
troops have left afghanistan. the draw down is under way. barbara starr is live for us at the pentagon. hey, barbara. >> good morning, soledad. the first of the 33,000 surge forces, in fact, yes, on their way home out of afghanistan now. u.s. officials are confirming about 650 troops mainly from the iowa national guard, left afghanistan on wednesday. they will not be replaced and that's how they're going to begin to achieve this draw down that president obama ordered. bring troops home as...
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i can't change the whole afghanistan. if i do one small piece, i did my part. >> well, shorter says he's made an impact not only by working with the afghan police, but also by building strong relationships with afghan civilians. his hope is that the company that takes over for him when he leaves, is able to build on some of the progress they've already made there. >> you know what i wonder? so many of our troops that come home, suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome and have all sorts of other issues. what's being done to protect the people that you've met from developing this? >> that's a good question and something we explore and you'll -- you will see that later this week. people they can talk to, the army has set up, you know, special counselors, talk to when they get back stateside on the ground here. but there are a lot of issues they deal with and dealing with, you know, life being a civilian back here at home is one of the issues. but also, dealing with do they feel like they got everything done. >> right. whe
i can't change the whole afghanistan. if i do one small piece, i did my part. >> well, shorter says he's made an impact not only by working with the afghan police, but also by building strong relationships with afghan civilians. his hope is that the company that takes over for him when he leaves, is able to build on some of the progress they've already made there. >> you know what i wonder? so many of our troops that come home, suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome and have all...
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commander in afghanistan is backing the size and pace of president obama's troop drawndown. lieutenant general john allen will face the armed committee today. >>> joining us now to give us more of the take from the ground, what it's like when you're actually there trying to help. major rusty bradley, a u.s. special operations soldier. he is also the author of a new book "lions kandahar." major, thanks so much for being with us this morning. >> nice to see you. >> when we debate policy about afghanistan, what is the one thing in your mind that you think people may be need to understand a little bit better about our fight there and about the country? >> i think, first of all, we are making a significant amount of progress and i think a lot of times that story not being told. these people want and need our help, which is significant. it takes about six people to support every ground combat soldier. you got people that have to bring in water, food, fuel, rations. you've got that, helicopter mechanics, otherwise, helicopters don't fly. so it takes a large network to make what we
commander in afghanistan is backing the size and pace of president obama's troop drawndown. lieutenant general john allen will face the armed committee today. >>> joining us now to give us more of the take from the ground, what it's like when you're actually there trying to help. major rusty bradley, a u.s. special operations soldier. he is also the author of a new book "lions kandahar." major, thanks so much for being with us this morning. >> nice to see you. >>...
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how did you end up being involved with afghanistan? >> in the land where many woman didn't even sit down together i became the adviser to the president of pakistan. he told me about the russian invasion, but america wouldn't believe it. that's how i got involved in it. i looked at a map and i saw there was afghanistan and pakistan, but there was nothing there, but there were the streets and through that 80% of the world's oil passed and that would impact the american economy. so, i was fighting for my country. >> so, you fought for those who haven't read the book or "charlie wilson's war" and haven't seen the movie. you convinced charlie wilson, your friend, to try to get money to support the people who were fighting the soviets. what were then the soviets in afghanistan. >> we also got saudi arabians to pay for half of that war and half of desert storm. so, this was very important. >> what do you think all these years later when you look at afghanistan, a problem still unsolved. >> it is the same today. today we're not fighting the ru
how did you end up being involved with afghanistan? >> in the land where many woman didn't even sit down together i became the adviser to the president of pakistan. he told me about the russian invasion, but america wouldn't believe it. that's how i got involved in it. i looked at a map and i saw there was afghanistan and pakistan, but there was nothing there, but there were the streets and through that 80% of the world's oil passed and that would impact the american economy. so, i was...
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soldiers killed in afghanistan yesterday with the s.e.a.l.s. rescue mission. my father was the pilot of the chinook. i have seen other pictures of victims from this deadly mission and wish you would include a picture of my father. he is the man farthest to the left. nichols was scheduled to go home on leave in just a matter of days. the decision on releasing the military names lies with the defense secretary leon panetta. barbara starr live at the pentagon. what's going on? will panetta release the names at all? what are your sources telling you? >> carol, this morning, the answer is, we do not know. we are in unchartered waters here at the pentagon today. leon panetta is in the hot seat. the special forces community commander has asked him not to release the names, at least of the 22 s.e.a.l.s. that belong to that covert unit killed on board that helicopter when it was shot down. now, let's explain what normally happens. in ten years of war, the pentagon puts out a statement every time every service member is killed with their name, their hometown, and their
soldiers killed in afghanistan yesterday with the s.e.a.l.s. rescue mission. my father was the pilot of the chinook. i have seen other pictures of victims from this deadly mission and wish you would include a picture of my father. he is the man farthest to the left. nichols was scheduled to go home on leave in just a matter of days. the decision on releasing the military names lies with the defense secretary leon panetta. barbara starr live at the pentagon. what's going on? will panetta release...
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his father was piloting the chinook helicopter that was shot down in afghanistan. he sent us a photo of his dad, brian nichols. that is brian all the way to the left there. braden says he couldn't understand why navy s.e.a.l.s who perished on the chopper were getting attention but not his own dad. brian nichols was scheduled to come home on leave in just nine days. >> wow. >>> the rioting that has locked london three straight nights has spread to three other cities. david cameron is condemning the violence calls it criminal it's and says those response for it will be punished. cameron cut short his vacation to deal with the unrest. he says 16,000 police officers will be on the streets of london by tonight. >>> philly teens are warned to stay off the streets at night after a string of youth mob attacks. the mayor michael nutter laid out a curfew already on the books but now saying it will be enforced. children under 13 home by 10:00 p.m. and teens 13 and 18, home by midnight. tougher on weekends. everyone under 18 has got to be at home by 9:00. anybody not at home b
his father was piloting the chinook helicopter that was shot down in afghanistan. he sent us a photo of his dad, brian nichols. that is brian all the way to the left there. braden says he couldn't understand why navy s.e.a.l.s who perished on the chopper were getting attention but not his own dad. brian nichols was scheduled to come home on leave in just nine days. >> wow. >>> the rioting that has locked london three straight nights has spread to three other cities. david cameron...